Pontos; head of horse/palm frond
Description:
Pontos, uncertain mint, ca. 130 - 100 BC. Head of horse right; c/m: gorgoneion / Filleted palm frond.
Diameter:
AE10 mm
Weight:
1,2 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
Cf. SNG BM Black Sea 984; cf. HGC 7, 317; CNG E-407, lot 161.
Commentary:
black patina, strong deposits on reverse
History:
Palm branch and wreath as a common attributes of Victory survived into the Christian times, changing their meaning to peace and honor/moral virtue.
Article Number:
026-05-05-41652